Quick Specs
- Type: Decorative wall plaque
- Size: 7.75″
- Size/Quantity: 7 3/4 inches wide, single piece
- Best for: Wiccan altar, goddess devotion, moon ritual, witch room decor
The Triple Moon Symbol: Maiden, Mother, and Crone
The Triple Moon symbol, showing the waxing crescent on the left, the full moon in the center, and the waning crescent on the right, is one of the most recognized symbols in modern Wicca and witchcraft. It maps the three primary lunar phases onto the three aspects of the goddess as articulated in mid-20th-century Wiccan theology: the maiden associated with the waxing moon and new beginnings, the mother with the full moon and fullness of power, and the crone with the waning moon and the wisdom of completion and release. This triple structure draws from much older mythological patterns of maiden-mother-crone triads found across Celtic, Greek, and Roman traditions.
The symbol gained its current prominence largely through the influence of Robert Graves’s “The White Goddess” (1948) and the writings of Doreen Valiente, who shaped modern Wiccan liturgy around the figure of the triple goddess. Today the Triple Moon appears on altars, jewelry, temple walls, and personal items across the spectrum of neo-pagan practice, from strictly Gardnerian covens to solitary eclectic practitioners. Its appeal lies in its clarity: three moon shapes, three life stages, three aspects of the feminine divine, all unified in a single visual emblem that communicates its meaning immediately.
Display and Ritual Uses for This Plaque
At 7 3/4 inches wide, this cold-cast resin plaque is the right scale for an altar centerpiece or bedroom wall feature without overwhelming the surrounding space. The raised-relief rendering of the three moon phases reads clearly from across a room, and the painted finish holds detail at close range. I carry this piece because the Triple Moon is among the most universally requested symbols in Wiccan practice, and a well-made plaque version in this scale fills a real gap between jewelry-scale pendants and oversized decorative pieces. Browse my moon products collection for complementary lunar items, and explore my wall hangings section for additional plaque and display options.
How to Use the Triple Moon Wall Plaque
Three ways to display and work with your Triple Moon plaque.
- Choose Its Placement
Hang the Triple Moon plaque above an altar, on a bedroom wall, or near a window where moonlight falls. Its 7 3/4-inch width makes it a natural centerpiece for a moon-focused devotional corner or Wiccan sacred space.
- Align Practice With the Lunar Phases It Depicts
Align rituals with the three lunar phases represented by the plaque: work with the waxing crescent for new beginnings, the full moon for peak power and clarity, and the waning crescent for release and letting go.
- Use It for Goddess Invocations
The Triple Moon is a primary symbol of the goddess in many Wiccan traditions. Use this plaque to anchor goddess invocations during ritual by directing your attention to it as you call the maiden, mother, and crone aspects.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this Triple Moon plaque because the symbol is foundational to so many practitioners’ practice and deserves a well-executed physical representation. The raised-relief format reads better than a flat printed design, and the scale works for both altar use and general room decor without looking out of place in either context. It is one of the most frequently purchased pieces in this category for good reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Triple Moon symbol represents the three phases of the moon and the three aspects of the goddess: maiden, mother, and crone. It is a central symbol in Wicca and modern witchcraft, adopted widely in the twentieth-century revival.
The plaque measures 7 3/4 inches wide and is made from cold-cast resin with a painted finish. It features the waxing crescent, full moon, and waning crescent motif in raised relief and includes a hanging hook on the back.
Yes. The Triple Moon is broadly used across Wicca, eclectic witchcraft, and neo-pagan traditions as a goddess symbol. It appears in both solitary practice and coven settings as a representation of the divine feminine and lunar cycles.
The moon phase symbolism connects to cleansing, intention-setting, divination, and goddess devotion. Moonstone, selenite, and silver are natural crystal and metal companions that deepen the lunar energy around this plaque.
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